God first Quote by John Zerzan
““God first created silence: whole, indivisible, complete. All creatures--man, woman, beast, insect, bird, and fish--lived happily together with this silence until one day man and woman lay down together and between them created the first word. This displeased God deeply and in anger she shook out her bag of words over the world, sprinkling and showering her creation with them. Her word store rained down upon all creatures, shattering forever the whole that once was silence. God cursed the world with words and forever after it would be a struggle for man and woman to return to the original silence. --Marlene Nourbese Philip””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Anarchist Cookbook, 1971 (attributed)
God created silence, then words shattered it, cursing humanity with endless chatter.
In simple terms: Silence was broken by words, causing perpetual struggle.
Key Takeaway
Seek quiet amid noise.
Themes
silence
language
divine
humanity
struggle
Mood
contemplative
reflective
serene
Type
philosophical
mythical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- creative writing
- conflict resolution
- spiritual practice
- public speaking
Key Concepts
theology
myth
communication
consequences
Questions to Reflect On
- How does silence benefit you?
- Can you use words constructively?
A Different Perspective
Words can also empower and connect, not just disrupt.
